tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80473812605672302922024-03-12T16:03:07.106-07:00Encouragement For Lyme FightersCynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-51120340366267825812021-07-20T13:59:00.000-07:002021-07-20T13:59:06.646-07:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Plate
Theory© -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">by Cynthia Dainsberg, Sparrow
Song Health Resources <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">First, a nod to Christine Miserandino, who came up
with the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Spoon</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Theory/Spoonies</i>- to help communicate what it is like to live ‘energy
challenged’.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">I’d like to take this table top talk explanation a
step further- and explain my </span><i style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plate Theory</i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You’ve heard the old adage of having a lot on our
plate- but, I’d like to submit, our ‘plates’ can be of different sizes, and so
affect our perception, our view, our abilities, our resources…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Here, I have pictures of some different sized
plates, all with the same kind, and number of fruit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvhEOKri3t-Lfps_HeRlmbVC_p9bFhsAaHq91AHTcN-ZTujWnGMa-zJSUG1lnwqUqZscogZT4Kg0TZ00RS3ZWS_NcTGHlJWPGFY6-MZkGxNiq2eIFT1nl6BLcT_KFAusNXkDBghayfI65/s2048/IMG_1651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1981" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvhEOKri3t-Lfps_HeRlmbVC_p9bFhsAaHq91AHTcN-ZTujWnGMa-zJSUG1lnwqUqZscogZT4Kg0TZ00RS3ZWS_NcTGHlJWPGFY6-MZkGxNiq2eIFT1nl6BLcT_KFAusNXkDBghayfI65/s320/IMG_1651.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbCs9Tgatb7KELGuMgAALeDvIgix0vOIyYWLRanDWBLMIn2L5dE9bsjrjKcfihLNp1t-iz_qBSjuLqdNgRb2rDA3B-dEDP_M-loi5BgfJh4SuPzIFwEqFNCOV1CiFQHTbqHIdvK-ooSEF/s2048/IMG_1652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1862" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbCs9Tgatb7KELGuMgAALeDvIgix0vOIyYWLRanDWBLMIn2L5dE9bsjrjKcfihLNp1t-iz_qBSjuLqdNgRb2rDA3B-dEDP_M-loi5BgfJh4SuPzIFwEqFNCOV1CiFQHTbqHIdvK-ooSEF/s320/IMG_1652.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTboEpI-XfzsgyGN-fQQTnU_aLX3u0fkb_5DGZwRkUMkIy3M_B8ENdzCXIE0rj7OgNHLx427plGj9FX63f6HNeSIiGCl7vXQ4Fmoa0ZWW4wxNr2ifSOj1RR-IkKCBL64oss0hyBbmN1vk/s2048/IMG_1653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTboEpI-XfzsgyGN-fQQTnU_aLX3u0fkb_5DGZwRkUMkIy3M_B8ENdzCXIE0rj7OgNHLx427plGj9FX63f6HNeSIiGCl7vXQ4Fmoa0ZWW4wxNr2ifSOj1RR-IkKCBL64oss0hyBbmN1vk/s320/IMG_1653.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpcv3BhZWveNGizWxNeTSowvlfUS0wcKyO02sTYzBiaG3YmFZeTiM1dfNxFVepV4pSDfcyTZXrwybejR_fDPS3CFVRnep4CDUOf_HlSWqfbl-2w2ADxLR7Y3azfLn4ay7AeP62YpMXiRn/s2048/IMG_1654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpcv3BhZWveNGizWxNeTSowvlfUS0wcKyO02sTYzBiaG3YmFZeTiM1dfNxFVepV4pSDfcyTZXrwybejR_fDPS3CFVRnep4CDUOf_HlSWqfbl-2w2ADxLR7Y3azfLn4ay7AeP62YpMXiRn/s320/IMG_1654.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykHMQqnvwcexWRbGSbe9ulA7yEuISrfUrfVPyAZ7CuAvD_5kT7JXlH2QSaSPaC91FMdsEoVUIb7miLVfyI_z_x_4OTjvAWUaOAnlNU59h4_vcChHVmuPg5ebon4lRGENkQuQdm9kecFUZ/s2048/IMG_1656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykHMQqnvwcexWRbGSbe9ulA7yEuISrfUrfVPyAZ7CuAvD_5kT7JXlH2QSaSPaC91FMdsEoVUIb7miLVfyI_z_x_4OTjvAWUaOAnlNU59h4_vcChHVmuPg5ebon4lRGENkQuQdm9kecFUZ/s320/IMG_1656.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Depending on where you are at in your ‘energy
journey’- one of these plates could represent your overall <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">physical plate of energy</i>, as well as your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mental plate of energy</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As you can see, when our Energy Plate is small-
even a few things will fully occupy our physical energies, and mental
energies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whereas, someone else, who may
have a Larger Plate, may not understand what someone, who has a Small Plate,
may be experiencing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Larger Plate Person will see the same fruit, relative
to their own plate- and often even miss perceiving that the other person’s
Plate is Smaller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Look at the pictures. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Look from the Largest plate- to the smallest
plate- can you not only see how the ‘free space’ on the plates lessen, but also
perceive the increased burden of the fruit- the smaller the plate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fruit takes up almost all of the small
plate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Small Plate is weighted; the fruit is in
delicate balance, to stay on the plate. The fruit almost completely covers the
Small Plate; it would be difficult to even see where any more fruit could be
added.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With the Smaller the Plate- the more the person is
experiencing the weight, and balance of what is on their plate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with this- one’s perspective can hardly
allow body and mental space to even entertain anything more that might be
placed on the plate- no matter if what is available to the plate is even fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Too much, is too much, for any plate, but
particularly for those living with a Small Plate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What size is your Plate?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Some of our Plate Sizes remain consistent,
some of our Plate Size’s may change throughout the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you are a Caregiver-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>what size is your Plate?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What size Plate is your Care Receiver
experiencing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Again- The Plate Theory can help us not only
explain our present physical capacities, but can be used to explain our present
mental capacities as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">To learn more about how you may communicate how
you experience fatigue- I’d be happy to share with you about the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dainsberg Fatigue Scale™ </i>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Visit</span> <a href="http://www.fatiguescale.com/">www.fatiguescale.com</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> or, email me at: sparrowsonghealthresources@gmail.com</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">~ cynthia dainsberg, Sparrow Song Health Resources, Inc (c)2021</span></span></p>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-68614766109518123362021-04-13T10:17:00.005-07:002021-04-26T07:10:02.284-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxbcgIv6vtakFKewF_GpDS8vwMT002M-x_J-eD_EChhRU21UnxvHPQD_fua9kOiSNXRJTO71ZvL5uJeIl2UlYmX2v4F9lZGv3-TIW-NawvaH-r2wlyYEf6mcrdrxY3Uw0swSi1LsbXTRx/s2048/01AAAC7B-8117-4E3B-91C6-73BC282149D0.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxbcgIv6vtakFKewF_GpDS8vwMT002M-x_J-eD_EChhRU21UnxvHPQD_fua9kOiSNXRJTO71ZvL5uJeIl2UlYmX2v4F9lZGv3-TIW-NawvaH-r2wlyYEf6mcrdrxY3Uw0swSi1LsbXTRx/s320/01AAAC7B-8117-4E3B-91C6-73BC282149D0.JPG" /></a></div><br /> <b><i><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Masked </span></i></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Yes, I wear a mask. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">A Vogmask N95*, actually. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">I've worn a mask for years. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Well before Covid came onto the scene, I have had to wear a mask. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">A part of me thought there would be a little more room for understanding; less getting 'the look'.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Sadly- as Covid rose, so did people's opinions and emotions. Some going as far as to make wearing/not wearing a mask <i>The Line In The Sand</i>- on which to take a Stand. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Now, if you know me at all, you know I hold a lot of strong convictions! I also hope you would find that along with those convictions, I seek to show love through, and above my convictions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">We never really know the conditions of all those around us, at any one time, in any one place. We usually go into most circumstances with the lenses of our presuppositions and convictions- aka, logs (Mtt 7:3; Lk 6:41) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Even if/when we believe we are 'right'- we need to let Love lead us. (1 Cor. 13:1)</span><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">#bekind #iwearamask #letlovelead</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">(*I have no agreement with Vogmask; I simply use their product.) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">SSHR 2021 cynthia dainsberg</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-40455419529132199812021-04-13T06:34:00.000-07:002021-04-13T06:34:43.056-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSpY_tPKodP3j9ZCrkDLFzth44QxdBgklgLjyYkZI4-yLF6bFgVLWEIJXS3lMpsR4rGcny3iTjKrbhtF5E1LkJhppB0JNJaP0UWxuhJUFKuXvqoscFQK_bApuk0aL2kMtzthNX4pIDQei/s851/IMG_6803.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="851" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSpY_tPKodP3j9ZCrkDLFzth44QxdBgklgLjyYkZI4-yLF6bFgVLWEIJXS3lMpsR4rGcny3iTjKrbhtF5E1LkJhppB0JNJaP0UWxuhJUFKuXvqoscFQK_bApuk0aL2kMtzthNX4pIDQei/s320/IMG_6803.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><i> Words from the Heart</i></b><p></p><p>The last note my mom wrote. </p><p>It is a keepsake. </p><p>She'd suffered a severe stroke, taking much of her speech and motor skills. Still, she worked hard, and recovered a goodly amount of speech, and practiced with her usually weak side, to now use as her strong side. </p><p>One of her assignments was to practice writing. If she HAD to put energy into writing- she would make each mark count! </p><p>To whom would she write- A note to her family. </p><p>What would she write- of her love, for her family, and her favorite season- spring. </p><p>Oh the effort in each pen stroke. </p><p>The messages were clear: her fortitude; her love for her family; she chose to look out her window, beyond her dark room- and chose enjoy/rejoice in seeing the sun and signs of spring. </p><p>She was looking beyond her circumstances; looking out not just with her eyes, but with her heart and spirit. She saw <i>more.</i> </p><p><br /></p><p>What am I looking at today?</p><p>Will I choose to look beyond that which I only see with my eyes- beyond myself, beyond my circumstances? </p><p>Will I let those around me know how much they mean to me?</p><p>Will I exercise fortitude?</p><p>Will I look out, <i>look forward</i>- look for my own signs of spring- renewing; refreshing...</p><p>LORD, fill us with Strength to not only meet the need of this day, but fill us with anticipation of the future promises You've given to us- when All Things Will Be Made New. Thank You for those you've given to us, in love- may they know today, how valuable they are to us~ Fill us with your peace and joy, according to Your Great Mercy- amen. </p><p>- cynthia </p><p>SSHR 2021</p>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-90479698564340767692021-03-26T11:15:00.000-07:002021-03-26T11:15:06.220-07:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WCeAIB83w1qjWInmwIiIsKf1VdDlEy8wTM-tx-mmKn8TLVj9MeLNA4VAmZqk1DwBBIj1vPcwJCoEC0mXZwDZ9JaMVD8E_oIKYqAmPHxctPMgCrf60tkh1ZmDWiCidvL2SlYvTaa9jKUw/s2048/IMG_6131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WCeAIB83w1qjWInmwIiIsKf1VdDlEy8wTM-tx-mmKn8TLVj9MeLNA4VAmZqk1DwBBIj1vPcwJCoEC0mXZwDZ9JaMVD8E_oIKYqAmPHxctPMgCrf60tkh1ZmDWiCidvL2SlYvTaa9jKUw/s320/IMG_6131.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>10 Seeds to Grow a Lighter Heart </b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"> <u>Seeds:</u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI Semilight, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">_<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight", sans-serif; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Look
for something PURE</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> _<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Look
for something HONORABLE </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">_<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight", sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Look
for something GOOD</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> _<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Look
for something MIRTHFUL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> _<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Look
for something BEAUTIFUL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> _<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Look
for something INSPIRING<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Look
for something WHOLESOME<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for something SALUBRIOUS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for something CELEBRATORY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for 3 things for which you are GRATEFUL <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Bonus Seeds: </i></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> _ </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Practice
forgiveness, as necessary <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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at least three of these with three people- (call, msg, text, write a letter…) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"><u>Gardening
Basics: </u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"><i>Good
soil-</i> a heart open to be lighter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"><i>Plant
these seeds</i>- Make your own list.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"><i>Water
the seeds-</i> Do them daily.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"><i>Let
the light in-</i> we don’t ignore the past, but we can choose to not let the past
have power over or present. Be
present. Choices today, will impact your
future. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;"><i>Find
a garden partner-</i> find someone who will also grow their Lighter Heart; agree to
check in regularly (put it on your calendar).
Each of you share at least one insight/something most impactful, that especially Lightened Your Heart. Stay present
and engaged in your Garden Partner’s story. Keep present- don’t go over
past/old-ground, or opine about possible future… Enjoy this Present-time. Agree
to your next time to meet; put the meeting on your calendar. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">If
you need further direction in identifying the seeds, consider these explanations-
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Pure-
truth, clarity, innocent, high in quality, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Honorable-upright,
dignified, noble, illustrious, worthy, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Good-
satisfying, morally excellent; proper, kind, worthy, reliable<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Mirthful-
joyous, cheerful; merry, amusing; good humored<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Beautiful-
delights the senses or mind; wonderful, very pleasing, excellent of its kind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Inspiring-
exalting influence, ‘takes our breath’, divine influence, fills our senses,
stirring, uplifting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Wholesome-
conducive to moral/general well-being; beneficial; sound <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Salubrious-
promotes good health; healthful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Celebratory-
praise, exult, commemorate, honor with ceremony/festivity <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Gratitude
(include forgiveness) – being, and expressing- gratefulness or thankfulness <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Semilight",sans-serif;">Forgiveness-
disables the power of a wrong done to us (it doesn’t dissolve the wrong, but, it
does disable the <i>power</i> of the act
upon us)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Segoe UI Semilight, sans-serif;">-cynthia dainsberg Sparrow Song Health Resources, Inc 2021 wwwfatiguescale.com </span></p></div><p><br /></p>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-29621578952130648842016-07-27T07:11:00.002-07:002016-07-27T07:11:37.035-07:00
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of Lyme Pie<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I’ve celebrated five years of treatment for Late-Stage
Neuroborreliosis, plus 5 co-Infections!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">People ask, “Are you better now”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">“Are you well now?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>No.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">“Are you still getting treatment?” Yes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">“What are you getting treatment for?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That answer is a bit trickier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do still run rife treatments 2-3 times a
week, to feel optimal. Those frequencies mainly set to address borrelia. I take
handfuls of supplements and medications to support my body functions throughout
the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point, what I was to
recover, I’d likely have recovered; what is broke, is broke- and I need to
support those functions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">My resources are limited to try any new more expensive
treatments that are coming about~ but, I am so glad to see more effective and
expanded options of treatments for Lyme disease now; way more than even five
years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">There is still a lot of education to do- to the public, but
especially to the general medical practitioners. It is more than frustrating. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This disease is devastating on so many levels. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It can eat you alive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">All of you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Every part of you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If you let it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Resilience is key. As, many struggle through this horrid
disease on their own, as it robs them of their friends, and even family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Within all the darkness and struggle- we hang onto Hope,
and Life. Sometimes by a thread, but we hang on~ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Over the past five years of treatment (I’d been sick for
probably a decade before getting diagnosed), I have also found slices of good
things in my Lyme pie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Things I’ve
learned; things I’ve discovered; things I’ve grown to appreciate in depth~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hunger for color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d literally hang
pages from a magazine which had paint color swatches on it, next to my bed, to
look at- just to add a focus of color. Now that color has come back- I am in
awe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love looking at it, wearing it,
sharing it with others (through flowers, cards, crafts, photos, writings…) Aside-
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Shepherd’s Look at the 23<sup>rd</sup> Psalm</i>- and in it, he talks about
Light:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it reflects off His creation, and
in what good we do; His Light abides in us, shines ouf to us as we are filled
with His spirit. And, I was thinking of Jesus as being our Lamplighter~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has kept the Lamp lit in my spirit, and
lights my way through this dark journey~ </span></div>
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bed-ridden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Praying is one of the most
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celebrations. Since I can no longer eat most of these celebratory foods, and
those around me do not care to eat like I have to (who could blame them), I’ve
learned the joy of serving them foods they enjoy, making myself ‘my own food’
ahead of time- so I can at least be at the table with them (even make myself a ‘treat’
food); offer to watch a baby/child to allow mommy time to eat uninterrupted. I’ve
learned you can enjoy smelling food!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And, that to keep enjoying the time with family/friends- I must keep to
my food restrictions; if I cheat, it will ruin the chances of enjoying what
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purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For us in the Lyme community-
these commodities are rare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we have
a chance to be with family, or a friend- it is a treasure! We work hard to get
there, stay there, prep to be there, and recover. We wish we could give more-
but really, most will never know the effort given to just be in the moment with
them (a select few will), but the reality is, the biggest gift they give to
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</span>I do get a twinge of jealously when I see posts by friends of the
millionth thing they had done, seen, made, canned, cooked… while I am
celebrating having gotten the laundry done, and finished loading the dishwasher
without breaking down into tears (which was common the first year of
treatment). But, this new, slower-paced life has me seeing things I’d otherwise
passed by, not taken in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just breathing,
is a joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moving without pain, is a
joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking in the scene at I walk to
the mailbox- at my pace, I notice things I’d not at my former ‘Point-A to Point-B’
pace. It’s important that I pace myself, as I have the best chances of being
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learning to be more present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I am
able to be with someone, I can more fully give my attention to them. It is a
treasure to be here; to be with them. I can rest in that more easily now than I
could before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, on a spiritual level-
I’ve had more opportunity to sit/rest in His presence. To know His nearness; it
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are times I feel like it is all rushing past me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel like a rock, mid a torrent stream- so
much flashes by me. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">But, I am still a
part of that stream</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may seem to
pass me by, but I reality, I am still a part of it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I’m in the middle of it- and as I
come to peace with that, every so often someone will hop out of the torrent to
rest a bit with me~ and be refreshed before they have to dive back into the
torrent. He is my rock~ and whenever I get to share My Rock, it enthuses me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">These are only a smidgen of slices of Lyme
pie I am sharing today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are more,
and perhaps I will share more another time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, it is a rich pie, so serving only number of slices at a time is
probably wise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Lyme has seemingly given me a very small
world in which to live; comparatively so. And yet, in it- I’m finding depth of
living. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">FYI- Follow me in Instagram @lymesurvivorthriver <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-83268472605071910932015-12-07T12:42:00.001-08:002015-12-07T12:42:12.446-08:00What are You Waiting For?
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Yesterday, I had the great pleasure of fellowshipping
with a few young adult ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we
were going around sharing, Mara, shared about a gift the LORD gave her during
her devotion time, and prayer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In answer to her prayer, the LORD told
her to be present, stop waiting to live for Him. Not that she should stop
making plans, but more that ‘today is the day’, and really, all we have is the
present. He is present, and He calls us to live for Him in the now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not after the next semester, or when things
are more stable, or after graduation, or after….but now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep alert; He is at work now, and inviting
each of us into what He is doing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">now</i>.
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Interesting, each of the other young
women in the group had been meditating on a similar theme. To top it off, this
morning’s Advent message was about waiting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This thread of waiting percolated in my
own thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Advent is all about being
mindful of anticipation of Christ’s birth, and thinking of all the faithful
who, before that time, waited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
celebrate His coming, and our anticipation is in when He comes again, and when
we return to Him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">With this waiting, there is anticipation.
Each of these ancient faithful lived in the moment, but those outstanding ones,
whose torches burned most bright, knew how to live for Him daily. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In daily life, seasons of life- we are
most likely to put God off, into the future; “I’ll live for Him when I get out
of school; I’ll live for Him after I get the promotion I want; I’ll live for Him
when I’m financially secure; I’ll live for Him when I feel better; I’ll live
for Him after I quit using; I’ll live for Him after I get married….” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He
</span></i><span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">waits
for us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Meanwhile, we miss out on all that He is
doing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">in this very moment</i>, all around
us; wanting us to join in, if even ‘only’ to enjoy the moment with Him, and
give Him thanksgiving. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I think this can be especially true at
Christmastime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of us are so
concentrated on getting everything ‘just right’; making the children happy;
serving the perfect food; having the perfect table setting; best decorations;
most fun gatherings…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, for most of us,
there is no such thing as a ‘perfect Christmas’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We live in a broken world, where there are
broken relationships, people get sick, things break, plans change, resources
are limited, loved ones are gone, or miles away… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">No matter how well we plan, stuff can
happen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If we are waiting to ‘celebrate Christmas’
until everything is just-right- we will likely miss out on many joyous
moments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">So, what are you waiting for?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are waiting for an invitation- here it
is, “Come.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come, let us adore Him.
Come, taste and see that the LORD is good.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Today is the day of salvation.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Keep your heart and mind stayed on Him
daily, even moment-by-moment, be alert. He is at work now, and He wants you to
open your eyes to see what He is doing; He wants you to open your ears to what
He is saying to you; He wants you to live for Him, and to be willing to join in
on a mission of service, perhaps to someone right next to you- to share that:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i>
Hope, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
is</i> Joy, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
is</i> Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i>
mercy,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is
</i>grace… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
is</i> here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Don’t wait! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Malgun Gothic Semilight",sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%;">Matthew 11:28; 14:29; 16:24; 16:27;
18:11; 20:28; Psalm 34:8; John 1:46; 2 Corinthians 6:2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-55748140300137467192014-06-30T10:56:00.003-07:002014-06-30T10:56:53.823-07:00A Psalm for Lyme Fighters<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was reading my Daily Bible passages, and again visited the Psalms- in particular, Psalm 142. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a great Psalm for Lyme Fighters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here it is- </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See if you can relate:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="passage-display-bcv"><span style="font-size: large;">Psalm 142</span> </span><span class="passage-display-version">New American Standard Bible (NASB)</span></span><br />
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<span class="text Ps-142-1" id="en-NASB-16288"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prayer for Help in Trouble.</span></span></h3>
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<span class="text Ps-142-1"><sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-16288a" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-16288a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">[</span><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+142&version=NASB#fen-NASB-16288a" title="See footnote a"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">]</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maskil of David, when he was <sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-16288b" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-16288b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+142&version=NASB#fen-NASB-16288b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>in the cave. A Prayer.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="chapter-3"><span class="text Ps-142-1"><span class="chapternum">142 </span>I <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16288A" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16288A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>cry aloud with my voice to the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>;</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-1">I <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16288B" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16288B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>make supplication with my voice to the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-2" id="en-NASB-16289"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>I <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16289C" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16289C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>pour out my complaint before Him;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-2">I declare my <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16289D" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16289D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>trouble before Him.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-3" id="en-NASB-16290"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>When <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16290E" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16290E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>my spirit <sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-16290c" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-16290c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+142&version=NASB#fen-NASB-16290c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup>was overwhelmed within me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-3">You knew my path.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-3">In the way where I walk</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-3">They have <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16290F" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16290F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>hidden a trap for me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-4" id="en-NASB-16291"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Look to the right and see;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-4">For there is <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16291G" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16291G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>no one who regards me;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-4"><sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-16291d" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-16291d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+142&version=NASB#fen-NASB-16291d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup>There is no <sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16291H" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16291H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup>escape for me;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-142-4"><sup class="crossref" data-cr="#cen-NASB-16291I" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16291I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup>No one cares for my soul.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-142-7"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This July marks the ending of three years into treatment for Late-Stage Neuroborreliosis with 5 Co-Infections- and the beginning of my fourth year.. (I expect to battle on for my life-time). </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-142-7"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That first year (if you read back on my blog site) I spent months in a cave of my own. </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-142-7"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Down in our basement area, I'd spend 5-8 hrs a day, five days a week, using a Rife machine protocol. (along with abx, nutrition, supplements, herbs, etc.) An all out 'blitz', complete with me in our 'bomb shelter' like basement area. </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-142-7"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only by the grace of God's presence meeting with me, did I keep going. I found Him Trustworthy and Sufficient in those days. </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-142-7"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did I always <em>feel</em> those things? No. But, that did not mean those things were not true. They are truths I hung on to, and continue to hold on to... all wrapped up in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. The One Who extends His tender Compassion to us, no matter our state of being, no matter where we are. </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-142-7"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many days I don't feel the 'bounty'- my mortal eyes evaluate my state with mortal standards. But, as I sit before Him, enjoying His Word, enjoying Him- I am reminded of His amazingly bountiful grace and mercy-- and indeed, if He deals bountifully with me in only those two areas alone- it is more than enough... And yet, He extends to me well beyond those... <strong> Selah</strong> (soak it in; my Hebrew paraphrase) :) </span></span></div>
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</span>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-70196332214031441642014-06-25T16:19:00.002-07:002014-06-25T16:19:57.509-07:00Humbled and Honored<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, it's been a bit since I last posted. Thought I'd check in and see how you are doing? (No, this is not a pic of me- but our curious horse) :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Life happens- and at a rate much faster and with energy requirements generally higher than my personal ones! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Got through our son's high school graduation! WOOT! So awesome! He is excited for college to begin this fall! Also been continuing to (slowly) work on estate matters, left by my dear dad who passed-away this winter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And, this next month- one of our daughters is moving a number of states away- to take on a new season/career move of her life... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Throw into the mix that Lyme amped it up- so I needed to as well. More labs, more procedures (more money), more treatments...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Yes, you could about guess my age (I now qualify for some discounts!- YES!), as I am definitely experiencing an intensive case of the 'middles'! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">How about you? Are you experiencing the 'middles'? Maybe not 'mid-age'- but with the flux of life with Lyme- we can get the middles too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Lyme ride can take us up and down in a matter of minutes, many times without much warning as to which way we may go. This can often lead us to that 'middles feeling'- not being sure if One should step-up, or step-back, or just sit-down-on-the-step! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One day our mind may say, 'let's go!', but our body says, 'NO!'- other days it may be the other way around-- our body is ready to get-at-it, but even though we try to move forward- it feels like we left our mind back on the bedroom dresser! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">By nature/design, I am an organizer/administrator/goal oriented kind of person. The disorder that Lyme brings to my mind, my life- is especially challenging. I really like planning things out- and having them go along the way I set out. HA! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Lyme has gifted me with challenging being. Not that the way I am is bad- it's just Lyme challenges it, and when I look past the frustration, I find it is a great tool to learn to let-go a bit more... I don't have to have 'everything' figured out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">God is the God of order-- He is the One who orders my days, my foot steps. (really, anyone who thinks they know what they are going to do is basically kidding themselves, Lyme or no Lyme!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Check this out from James (who was probably also a planner!): </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, what are your plans? Do you have the 'middles'- and not sure? Whether you have seeming definitive plans, or you have the 'middles' and aren't sure which-way-is-up right now- Know this-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The LORD our God, Almighty to Save, King of Kings... He has a plan. And, His plan does not change. He has a Way for you, and a will for you- He knows the desires of your heart (even those collecting dust in our Lyme-locked hearts we are afraid we'll never see again). Trust in He Who Is Worthy of our Trust. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As we let Him work on our hearts- He will dust things off, and, as is His nature, He will make all things new in time, His time, in His way- </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So do not be discouraged. He is not done. He is at work in our lives. He will redeem, and repurpose all these 'middles', and ups-n-downs, we experience with Lyme. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Keep your heart toward Him, and your eyes turned toward Him... Lyme CAN-NOT steal your future from His hands! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">[ blessed to be a 'petite' with <a href="http://www.caravansonnet.com/">http://www.caravansonnet.com/</a>; check out her blog and clever craftings! She will be an encouragement to you! Also- a magazine is publishing a review of <em>Practical Care Tips for Those in the Lyme Fight </em>in their next publication (page 40); here is their webpage <a href="http://www.chreader.org/">http://www.chreader.org/</a>) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-50508020683136773502014-04-24T12:24:00.001-07:002014-04-24T12:24:52.391-07:00D3<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last evening I had the great privilege of not only being out of the house, but being so to give a presentation about Lyme Disease. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When able to do these presentations to educate/advocate/encourage/give resources- I carry close my dear Lyme Fighter Battle Buddies, especially those that are cheering me on from their beds/couches/floors/chairs at home! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I headed out on the road, my mind filled with many thoughts, slowly a sensation, a sound, emerged to the fore-front of my thoughts. Suddenly I realized that now that I was on the tar road and getting up to speed, I had inadvertently had my car in D3 instead D (Drive). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I heard was the engine working a bit too hard for the conditions and speed at which I was driving! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I made the adjustment into D, it reminded me of how often the 'old me' inside this Lyme-ridden body is roaring to GO! But, the conditions and speed cause me to grind, and be less productive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a Lyme survivor, and one who wants to thrive- I need to pay attention to not only those desires/my personhood roaring away inside, wanting to GO-GO-GO- but I must be aware of the conditions and adjust my speed and gear accordingly for the long-run. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Otherwise, I could do more damage, and end up worse off, and able to do less of the things I hunger to do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not easy to find this balance, and to be disciplined, but it is imperative to longevity and productivity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What gear are you running in today? Does it match up well with the conditions, speed...? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Listen. Just taking moments to listen, to discern, will have a good pay-off for you. </span><br />
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Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-28540000549687315752014-04-20T07:08:00.000-07:002014-04-20T07:08:09.420-07:00 Ten Things to Keep in Mind When Feasting with a Lyme Fighter<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. We can't eat like you. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(We aren't being picky. Some food could actually kill us, anaphylactic shock reaction, or at the least- make us sick for days.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. We still want to be a part of the celebration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Much of our celebrations revolve around food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Find out what we CAN eat (usually a short list).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Have at least one dish prepared and set out for us on the table with the 'regular' food items <span style="font-size: x-small;">(more than one if you can, of course- we may be in 'happy shock' about your doing that for us, so be prepared).</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Don't point out our 'special dish' to the other guests <span style="font-size: x-small;">(only to us so we know it is a 'safe food' for us</span>).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Bring the dish to us, if we can't get out that day, and eat it with us (<span style="font-size: x-small;">yes, eat the same food we are eating, along with us- like it is 'normal food').</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Realize, depending on where we are at in our Lyme journey, we may be in grief. <span style="font-size: x-small;">So if we aren't as celebratory as you'd think we would be (after all, we didn't have to stay in bed this day and got to be a part of the celebrating)...keep in mind, we are dealing with a multitude of losses due to Lyme. And, as with other kinds of grief, the grief waves can hit us out of nowhere- and being with a group of people eating all kinds of tempting vittles can be difficult and overwhelming. Just let us know: you understand, you don't know how we do it, you think we are strong, you are glad you are with us, cry a few tears with us, give us a hug, show us the dish we CAN eat :)</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Even if we have to turn down an invitation- let us know you understand, that we will be missed; send something home to us. And, say you will invite us again- and DO. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To those who Believe, someday- we will dine at the great banquet, without restraint or restriction :) <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My dad, at 88 yrs old, passed away from this mortal life into his new life in Heaven a few weeks ago. This lost left me with a new position, that of being an orphan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My mom passed away a few years ago, and as my son pointed out on my dad's passing, "...in a way, it is like losing Oma again too because when Opa was still with us, it was like we still had a part of Oma yet too; now they are both gone." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This picture was taken early in my dad's hospice care. Me holding his hand as he neared life's end; his hand, one which held mine at the beginning of my life. I'm so thankful to have had the parents I had. Not perfect parents, but they were loving and caring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My dad was one of the best self-managers, full of zest for life into his 89th year, and one of the most resilient people I've ever known. What a privilege to have walked alongside each other these many years. And what joy and comfort to know that one day we will be together again, through Jesus, with our Heavenly Father!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Needless to say, I've been 'off grid' in a lot of respects, as any extra energy I could muster was put into caring for my dad. I had the opportunity to grow more in appreciation for caregivers, and especially caregivers who have to manage their own chronic conditions in the midst of things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Along the way, there have been titles and ideas of things spinning in my mind/heart- and I hope to get enough breathing space eventually to write them out to you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the meantime, I'm adjusting to my status as an orphan. </span><br />
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<br />Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-40810780026831974782014-02-11T07:07:00.003-08:002014-02-11T07:07:58.025-08:00Long Roads <br />
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Did you ever notice that some roads seem to take longer than others? Not in actual time, but in perceived time? <br />
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When we were kids, there were even 10 mile rides that seemed to take FOR-EV-ER! <br />
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Then there are 'life roads'. These roads also can be perceived as taking no-time-at-all, to seemingly endless. Andy Stanley quoted his wife, in reference to time and parenting as, 'The days are long, the years are quick.' (my paraphrase) So true of many life roads.<br />
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It seems with Lyme, I've been on a very long road- it seemed especially long when I began the journey, each day held what seemed like years of time... Now, I can't believe I'm 31 months into treatment! And, I am so thankful for the progress made in fighting this disease; balanced with knowing I need to continue to battle on. <br />
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My battle has intertwined with my dad's health challenges. I am his primary caregiver/manager/healthcare directive appointee/POA. He has had one health challenge tumble after another for the past five months. Definitely a roller-coaster like road we've been on. <br />
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Dad has had a full, long, vital life- for which he is thankful. But, the multiple severe health issues now find him facing days of palliative care. I'm walking along this road with him.<br />
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It has been a challenge to try to keep up/not lose any ground gained against Lyme during this time. (You Lyme Fighters know that stress is to be avoided- HA!)<br />
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Still, our Hope is with us, our Strength, our Comforter... in Him we trust for mercy. Our God is beyond what we call time- He created time after all. He works in each moment of each of our lives- as we serve Him, He expands that time; in our weakness and pain, He redeems.<br />
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These days and hours seem long, and we seek Him. We trust He has more appointed according to His will as we travel this Shadowland road~ May His will be done, and may we be attuned to what assignments/lessons He has for us along this way. <br />
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Blessings-<br />
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(This is the Psalm on which I am ruminating these days~)<br />
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Psalm 31 </h3>
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<span class="text Ps-31-1" id="en-NASB-14333">A Psalm of Complaint and of Praise.</span></h3>
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<span class="text Ps-31-1">For the choir director. A Psalm of David.</span></h4>
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<span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Ps-31-1"><span class="chapternum">31 </span><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14333A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>In You, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, I have taken refuge;</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-1">Let me never <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14333B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>be ashamed;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-1"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14333C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>In Your righteousness deliver me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-2" id="en-NASB-14334"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14334D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-2">Be to me a <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14334E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>rock of <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14334a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14334a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>strength,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-2">A stronghold to save me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-3" id="en-NASB-14335"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>For You are my <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14335b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14335b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>rock and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14335F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>my fortress;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-3">For <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14335G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-4" id="en-NASB-14336"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>You will <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14336H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup>pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-4">For You are my <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14336I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup>strength.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-5" id="en-NASB-14337"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14337J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup>Into Your hand I commit my spirit;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-5">You have <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14337K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup>ransomed me, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14337L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup>God of <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14337c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14337c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup>truth.</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-31-6" id="en-NASB-14338"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>I hate those who <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14338M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup>regard <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14338d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14338d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup>vain idols,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-6">But I <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14338N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup>trust in the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-7" id="en-NASB-14339"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>I will <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14339O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup>rejoice and be glad in Your lovingkindness,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-7">Because You have <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14339P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup>seen my affliction;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-7">You have known the troubles of my soul,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-8" id="en-NASB-14340"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>And You have not <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14340Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup>given me over into the hand of the enemy;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-8">You have set my feet in a large place.</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-31-9" id="en-NASB-14341"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Be gracious to me, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, for <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14341R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup>I am in distress;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-9">My <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14341S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup>eye is wasted away from grief, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14341T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup>my soul and my body <i>also</i>.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-10" id="en-NASB-14342"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For my life is spent with <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14342U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup>sorrow</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-10">And my years with sighing;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-10">My <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14342V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup>strength has failed because of my iniquity,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-10">And <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14342W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup>my <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14342e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14342e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup>body has wasted away.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-11" id="en-NASB-14343"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Because of all my adversaries, I have become a <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14343X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup>reproach,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-11">Especially to my <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14343Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup>neighbors,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-11">And an object of dread to my acquaintances;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-11">Those who see me in the street flee from me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-12" id="en-NASB-14344"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I am <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14344Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup>forgotten as a dead man, out of mind;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-12">I am like a broken vessel.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-13" id="en-NASB-14345"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>For I have heard the <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14345f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14345f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14345AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup>slander of many,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-13"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14345AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup>Terror is on every side;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-13">While they <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14345AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup>took counsel together against me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-13">They <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14345AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup>schemed to take away my life.</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-31-14" id="en-NASB-14346"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>But as for me, I trust in You, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-14">I say, “<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14346AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup>You are my God.”</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-15" id="en-NASB-14347"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>My <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14347AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup>times are in Your hand;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-15"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14347AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup>Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-16" id="en-NASB-14348"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Make Your <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14348AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup>face to shine upon Your servant;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-16"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14348AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup>Save me in Your lovingkindness.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-17" id="en-NASB-14349"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Let me not be <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14349AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup>put to shame, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, for I call upon You;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-17">Let the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14349AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup>wicked be put to shame, let them <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14349AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup>be silent in <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14349g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14349g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup>Sheol.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-18" id="en-NASB-14350"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Let the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14350AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup>lying lips be mute,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-18">Which <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14350AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup>speak arrogantly against the righteous</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-18">With pride and contempt.</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-31-19" id="en-NASB-14351"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>How great is Your <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14351AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup>goodness,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-19">Which You have stored up for those who fear You,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-19">Which You have wrought for those who <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14351AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup>take refuge in You,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-19"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14351AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup>Before the sons of men!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-20" id="en-NASB-14352"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>You hide them in the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14352AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup>secret place of Your presence from the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14352AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup>conspiracies of man;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-20">You keep them secretly in a <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-14352h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+31&version=NASB#fen-NASB-14352h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup>shelter from the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14352AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup>strife of tongues.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-21" id="en-NASB-14353"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14353AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup>Blessed be the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-21">For He has made <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14353AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup>marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14353AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup>city.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-22" id="en-NASB-14354"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>As for me, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14354AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup>I said in my alarm,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-22">“I am <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14354AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup>cut off from before Your eyes”;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-22">Nevertheless You <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14354AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup>heard the voice of my supplications</span><br /><span class="text Ps-31-22">When I cried to You.</span></div>
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Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-73613914853813502972014-01-22T12:56:00.000-08:002014-01-22T12:56:17.355-08:00Desires of Your Heart<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Over the years, I've often considered the 'desires of my heart' to be 'external' things. Such as, where I want to live, what I want to be doing, who I would marry, where I'd like to live, what kind of house I'd like to have. Much akin to an ancient list of desires found in Deuteronomy 14:26 NASB: "<span class="text Deut-14-26" id="en-NASB-5317"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>You may spend the money for whatever your <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-5317a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+14%3A26&version=NASB#fen-NASB-5317a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-5317b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+14%3A26&version=NASB#fen-NASB-5317b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>heart <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-5317c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+14%3A26&version=NASB#fen-NASB-5317c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup>desires; and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-5317A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>there you shall eat in the presence of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> your God and rejoice, you and your household."</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, my life circumstances has brought about a challenge to my personal 'desires of my heart theology'. I'm often left confused, and even wondering if it is 'right' to even have any 'desires' in my heart at all- given health challenges have eroded or destroyed so many of my presumptive desires. </span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 'desires of your heart' came up again in our Sunday School class last week. Seems a topic which arises regularly in the Church, especially in context of people discussing prayer and God's will... Amoung those who are healthy, or unhealthy- there seems to be a general wonderment about the subject.</span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Aside from the Deuteronomy verse, the other go-to verse that people cling to is Psalm 37:4: "Delight yourself in the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>;<span class="text Ps-37-4">And He will <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-14455B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>give you the desires of your heart." Ah, and who doesn't want the desires of their heart? Whatever those are?! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For me, in my youth as a Believer, and with great cultural influence on my personal theology, I hung my hat, or rather heart, on the external things of life; as I listed at the beginning of this. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I my theology of the desires-of-my-heart is in metamorphosis, and for me, the things which I'd once thought of as desires of my heart are slowly being placed up on the shelf of 'lusting for worldly things', instead of more of an internally, eternally directed desire of my heart. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even looking at my ancient brethrens' list of desires- it turns out the original Hebrew word used in that verse is 'nephesh'- which speaks to an emphasis on 'creature appetites' and 'personal pleasure'; that which is lusted after, has external appeal. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hebrew root of desire in the Psalm 37:4 verse root word means: desire, but here, I think the beginning of the verse gives us the best insight- as it states: "Delight yourself in the LORD; and..."</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Desire in and of itself is not right or wrong. Where it gets messed-up, is in what or whom we are giving top billing in our desire. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Too often I've been the offender in holding tight to my list of external desires, even to the extent that if those external things happen, then I've 'arrived' spiritually- as the external/worldly things are my road-signs/evidence of my righteousness. If I'm not 'getting' those things like my 'heart desires', then perhaps I'm 'delighting myself in the LORD enough'.... bad theology! </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rather- the greatest desire of my heart is best to be to delight myself in the LORD. (period) To walk in His ways (Micah 6:8)... Learn more about Who He Is, about His characteristics. The rest of life-things will fall into place. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is good for me to learn about myself- and how He has made me- my personality, my talents, gifts, passions; to consider life goals... but if I am not keeping the desire of my heart set on Him- confusion comes. When I have the desire of my heart set on Him- peace, wisdom, understanding, direction...these come. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And really- knowing how fleeting and changeable the things of this world are- I am much more settled on this new (for me) look at the desires of my heart. Oh but how wonderful, no matter my circumstance- to have peace, wisdom, understanding, direction... </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Deut-14-26"><span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">God builds room into each of our lives, each of our days, to serve Him, and to serve others. Oh my, but I have lost out on so many opportunities obsessing about making sure circumstances seem 'right' to me first, or chasing after carnal knowledge, waiting for the 'big break', better health, more money, or even for God's special 'will/purpose' for me- but I've been so blinded by the dazzle, and dizziness of a worldly life- even with seemingly good things... that I've missed out on God appointed moments. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text Ps-37-4"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">May the words of the Apostle Paul shine as a bright beacon to my heart- as he writes God's words to us in 1Corinthians 12: <span class="text 1Cor-12-31" id="en-NASB-28666"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>But <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-28666A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>earnestly desire the greater gifts. </span><span class="text 1Cor-12-31">And I show you a still more excellent way.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Cor-12-31"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Show me the more excellent way, to delight myself in You LORD; teach me to walk in Your ways; that my heart's desire becomes all the more about pleasing You; and in this, lead me into Your will, and the fulfillment of the purpose/desires You have for me- as You LORD know far better than I as to what these will be- and what will be of eternal value~ </span></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Cor-12-31"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you'd like to do a bit more study on the subject yourself- here is a good page on which to start: </span><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/desire.html"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/desire.html</span></a></span><br />
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Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-13942976154777739392013-12-23T17:47:00.000-08:002013-12-23T17:48:51.104-08:00All I Want for Christmas... (Christmas Wish List for Lyme Fighters)<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those battling Lyme- the 'all I want for Christmas' list may look somewhat like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a certificate for an IR sauna</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fav tinctures</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">massages</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">gluten free/dairy free/sugar free/nut free goodies that taste good</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hot packs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cold packs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">heavy-duty juicer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">someone to offer to take care of the kids once in awhile</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to be able to go outside</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Epsom Salts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Medicinal Essential oils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">certificates for food at the local organic food store</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to be visited</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">someone to understand</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">little nuggets of love; specific ways of love shown wrapped in understanding</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">life without antibiotics</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a rife machine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a doctor who 'gets it'</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my family to 'get it'</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">detoxing foods</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">B12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">glutathione</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">genetic testing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">allergy testing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">the pain to stop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a cure</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my life back...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's on your list? This is certainly not an exhaustive list of wishes a Lyme Fighter might have this Christmas... but it's a good idea of where many of us are at.... While others are rushing and bustling about filling their bodies with goodies, and spending all the money on toys that we are putting into doctor bills, medicines, foods.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, what do you give your Lyme Fighter loved one this Christmas? Some of the items listed are very expensive! But, the most meaningful ones will cost you time, but won't have to cost a lot of money - Here are some ideas:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">research Lyme to better understand what your loved one is going through</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">advocate for your loved one </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">wear the T-Shirt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">wear the wrist band</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">just be with them (sit with them; hold their hand; bring a warm pack; watch a movie together; sit in the dark and quietly tell them stories, the news, what you love about them as a person)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">take over their med schedule for them-- you remember all that needs to be done for them</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">give them a ride to the next doc apt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">bring frozen home-made dinners for their family to have on hand</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">bring a new comfy pillow or article of clothing (natural fabrics)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">set up a foot soak for them</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eat like your Lyme loved one for at least a day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">find new recipes for foods your Lyme loved one can eat (get ingredients)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">affirm their person-hood and value</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">send a note</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">offer to watch the kids- or take them out on an outing that you know the Lyme loved one would love for them to do</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are only a few suggestions~ I hope others may add their own in the comments area below~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the midst of everything~ Let us remember the Greatest Gift has come- Jesus. He Is Peace. He knows each of us- and loves us. The Gift of Himself is available to all-- and in return, we can freely offer this Hope and Peace to those around us! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text 1John-1-5"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30546R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup>This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30546S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup>God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.</span> <span class="text 1John-1-6" id="en-NASB-30547"><sup class="versenum"></sup></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-2796353204658397482013-12-19T11:43:00.001-08:002013-12-19T11:43:35.404-08:00What Are You Waiting For? <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's another weighty Christmastime, marked not only with the challenges of a chronic illness, but in the past week, two people in our congregation, of relatively young age, have passed away. We are glad for them to be translated to glory, but grieve with the families~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Too, I've been in contact with a number of Lyme-fighting buddies through various social media networks- and my heart goes out to those who are fully in the throes of this dread illness... Last week I celebrated with another young friend who is battling glioblastoma multiforme (a rare, aggressive brain cancer) as he had gotten a positive result from his latest tests; although there is a shadow of being cautioned that he must be tested every two months to make sure to keep a close eye on his progress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, my dear grand-niece continues to battle ALL; she is now about nine-months old and has gone through more treatment **** than I can even begin to fathom- but happy to be able to be home for a few days with her family, pictures of her smiling give testimony to her strength, joy, and the great care and love she receives from her young parents...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Storms. Evil and Good in tension with one another. While on earth- we cannot escape being touched by evil/sin that is in the world.. BUT- </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="text 1John-4-3" id="en-NASB-30607"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>and every spirit that <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30607A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the <i>spirit</i> of the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30607B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30607C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>now it is already in the world.</span> <span class="text 1John-4-4" id="en-NASB-30608"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>You are from God, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30608D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>little children, and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30608E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>have overcome them; because <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30608F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: lime;">greater is He who is in you than <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30608G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>he who is in the world</span>.</span> <span class="text 1John-4-5" id="en-NASB-30609"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30609H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup>They are from the world; therefore they speak <i>as</i> from the world, and the world listens to them.</span></span><br />
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<span class="text 1John-4-5"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all find ourselves in storms from time to time...sometimes for extended amounts of time, with great distress... But just as when Jesus was with His disciples in the boat, with the storm raging... He (Jesus) went out INTO the storm WITH His people. He is with you. He is your Hope. He is willing to suffer with us.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="text Luke-8-23" id="en-NASB-25269"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce gale of wind descended on <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-25269A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>the lake, and they <i>began</i> to be swamped and to be in danger.</span> <span class="text Luke-8-24" id="en-NASB-25270"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>They came to Jesus and woke Him up, saying, “<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-25270B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>Master, Master, we are perishing!” And He got up and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-25270C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-25270a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+8:23-25&version=NASB#fen-NASB-25270a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>it became calm.</span> <span class="text Luke-8-25" id="en-NASB-25271"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>And He said to them, <span class="woj">“Where is your faith?”</span> They were fearful and amazed, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him?”</span></span><br />
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<span class="text 1John-4-5"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We remember Him through the Ancient Words, through remembering how He has been with us already; we remember He Is with us now; and we look forward to His coming again- to set things right! Our focus must be on Him~ and our hope set on Him...</span></span><br />
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<span class="text 1John-4-5"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are in the middle of a storm(s) right now- Please take time to listen to this free podcast by Louie Giglio- I hope it will encourage you as much as it has encouraged me~ Listen to the December 10, 2013 "Seeing Christ in the Storms of Life" message </span><a href="http://podbay.fm/show/400379025"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://podbay.fm/show/400379025</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Perhaps you also struggle with joy. What is it, where is it, do I have it in me, can I get it back, was it ever gone?... I was mostly tripped up by thinking joy is emotionally driven, but joy actually comes through taking action- specifically; giving thanks to God, and proclaiming His goodness to others~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is a difficult time of year for Lymies- at least for me- as I am reminded more acutely of what I can't do, what I can't eat, where I can't go, what I can't afford-- and all the while the glare of glitter and glitz blinds me even more....and I sink... But- there is sure footing to be found~</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Week 2 of Advent<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bethlehem Candle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peace/Joy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>December 8, 2013<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span>He is our Peace<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span class="text"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“<sup>[</sup></span></span></span><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah%205:2-5a&version=NASB#fen-NASB-22636a" title="See footnote a"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">a</span></span></sup></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="text"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">]</span></sup></span><span class="text"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">But as for you,
Bethlehem Ephratha</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<span class="text"><i>Too</i> little to be among the clans of Judah,</span><br />
<span class="text">From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel.</span><br />
<span class="text"><sup>[</sup></span></span></span><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah%205:2-5a&version=NASB#fen-NASB-22636b" title="See footnote b"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">b</span></span></sup></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="text"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">]</span></sup></span><span class="text"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">His goings forth are
from long ago,</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<span class="text">From the days of eternity.”</span><br />
<span class="text"><sup>3 </sup>Therefore He will give them <i>up</i> until
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<span class="text">When she who is in labor has borne a child.</span><br />
<span class="text">Then the remainder of His brethren</span><br />
<span class="text">Will return to the sons of Israel.</span><br />
<span class="text"><sup>4 </sup>And He will arise and shepherd <i>His flock</i></span><br />
<span class="text">In the strength of the </span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><span class="text">,</span><br />
<span class="text">In the majesty of the name of the </span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><span class="text"> His God.</span><br />
<span class="text">And they will <sup>[</sup></span></span></span><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah%205:2-5a&version=NASB#fen-NASB-22638c" title="See footnote c"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">c</span></span></sup></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="text"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">]</span></sup></span><span class="text"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">remain,</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<span class="text">Because <sup>[</sup></span></span></span><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah%205:2-5a&version=NASB#fen-NASB-22638d" title="See footnote d"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">d</span></span></sup></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="text"><sup><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">]</span></sup></span><span class="text"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">at that time He will
be great</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<span class="text">To the ends of the earth.</span><br />
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One will be <i>our</i> peace.</b></span><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and the joy that John the Baptist proclaimed
in anticipation of the Saviour of the world coming….<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Peace on earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joy to the World!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Common
expressions at Christmastime. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for
some of us, life challenges can make it difficult to grasp joy in the midst of
trials… Especially- trials upon trials…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
are words which frequent our vocabulary as Believers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But, how
often have we meditated upon the meanings of peace, of joy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How would you explain their meaning to
someone else?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In our small
group a couple weeks ago, we had a brief discussion about what IS peace, what
IS joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My
confession was that although peace for me is pretty much a constant sense of satiety
deeply seated in my being--- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the sense
of joy, the meaning of Joy, is more elusive. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Peace- I get
that/have that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can get a hold of it,
identify it, communicate it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s this deep
sense of being whole, being safe, and having harmony.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But, what
about this elusive joy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The past several
years have been challenging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many
opportunities have come along that have put a seeming choke-hold on joy for me.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d begun to wonder if I even knew what joy
really was any more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, to help
me get my head around joy, I asked my fellow small group gals, “What is joy to
you?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<sub><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(So
many benefits to being in a small group; like being in a safe place to make
confession, to ask questions, wrestle with the Word together, encourage each
other in our walk… I encourage you to seek out a small group if not a part of
one~)<o:p></o:p></span></span></sub></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">After a
thoughtful silence, the ladies shared, and gave me such lovely, thoughtful,
responses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although different things
were expressions about what joy meant to them- the common threads that sparkled
as they spoke were that joy held these two elements:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Community and Beauty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, underlying joy, were peace and
thanksgiving.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My ‘ah-ha’
was that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>peace is much like a bedrock in
our being, out of which we give thanks to God, and we share joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joy is the expression of thanksgiving and
peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We may share
joy in simple or extravagant<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ways- but
it cannot-not be shared, this message of Peace, of Goodness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It must be communicated in community; shared
with others…and it is done so with beauty, in artful expressions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You don’t
have to be an ‘artist’ to express joy-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>for Our Master of Beauty has well supplied us-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for instance-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Joy takes
our heart of thanksgiving and turns:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">our mouth
into a smile<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">our voice
into song, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a shout, or even a ‘joyful
noise’ for some of us </span></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">our eyes to
gleaming<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">our hands to
creative giving<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">our arms to
embracing<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">our feet
into dancing …. and more..<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>all beautiful expressions of joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes we can’t even begin to express how
wonderful His peace and goodness are- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>--<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Peter 1:8 states “<span class="text"><sup>8 </sup>You
love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now,
you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">inexpressible</i> joy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think
in those times- God Himself allows His glory to purely shine through His own
work of art- you!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peace is to be shared. To be enjoyed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s expression is joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is a definition
of joy that includes that joy is: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a
‘state of mind and orientation of the heart’. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It isn’t simply an ‘emotion’- another<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘ah-ha’! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The orientation of my heart must be
on the LORD, which brings peace- and my state of mind, one of thanksgiving.</span></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> The anticipation of good things is
not about my circumstances, my desires, my wishes, my hopes….<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not about what I have or don’t have…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">It is</span></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> about the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Giver of Gifts-</i> the One <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">who
is</i>: Peace, Lord, Healer, Redeemer, Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God,
King…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is to be anticipated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i>
Good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Him- we find joy!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are you
missing joy this Advent Season?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have losses,
challenges, illnesses, financial concerns, difficult relationships, missed
opportunities, and such- choked out your joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In this Advent, and this particular time of
preparation-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Join me in preparing by resetting,
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>our orientation back on to the bedrock
of our peace-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prince of Peace, the One Who Is Peace- Jesus ;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and the springs of joy will again flow
freely.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Blessings to all this CHRISTmas season! I've not been able to post as much as has been on my heart to post these past several weeks~ life demands have been greater than my current capacities. Thank you for your prayers and patience! </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvjQGZ3qNhMahYSv8blyTQfeZj3e24c326sb9e7E70ovum5zeqMGLqmqTiWcFq-sOkGtbOi17-Se-gtqgXetB7spThtk2iPX29pI2V9r3-e3h3DOwgwgxwu6Vh1OgjB2won7pYqpqeg01/s1600/cell+phone+12.4.13+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvjQGZ3qNhMahYSv8blyTQfeZj3e24c326sb9e7E70ovum5zeqMGLqmqTiWcFq-sOkGtbOi17-Se-gtqgXetB7spThtk2iPX29pI2V9r3-e3h3DOwgwgxwu6Vh1OgjB2won7pYqpqeg01/s320/cell+phone+12.4.13+008.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></span></span>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-10437307185350048732013-11-11T11:36:00.001-08:002013-11-11T11:36:12.870-08:00Ten Reasons Lyme Fighters are Fantastic<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) <strong>They are fighters</strong>. They battle on many fronts; sometimes they are all alone in the battle, but they keep at it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2) <strong>Even though many others misunderstand them- they still seek to understand others!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3)<strong> They are clever.</strong> They do much researching, scheduling, keeping meds straight, treatments on time... even with brain fog! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4) <strong>They are creative</strong>. They have to learn to do things a little differently than others- as no two Lyme Fighters are exactly the same. They have to be creative in how to eat, move, lie down, take the medicine, do treatments, keep in community with others...their creativity is central to all they do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5) <strong>They are strong.</strong> These are people who were at one time 'mover-shaker' people- active and smart. Though illness has robbed them in so many ways- their internal fortitude muscles are getting a work out. Some days just getting out of bed for a meal is an amazing feat of strength! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6) <strong>They are advocates!</strong> They don't want anyone else to go through what they are going through- they are active in getting the word out, to warn others, to educate others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7) <strong>They are good at networking!</strong> Lyme Fighters have learned how to reach out to each other and to share information that makes a difference for them, and will make a difference for others. Many are 'shut-ins', but regularly give 'shout-outs' to whomever they can, using many different media/communication tools. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8) <strong>They share!</strong> With the networking, they are eager to help another person whenever they find a piece of helpful information or resource.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">9) <strong>They have learned that 'Being' trumps 'Doing' when life is boiled down.</strong> Used to being people of action- and then learning to live within limits, one learns more about their person hood, their self-differentiation, their purpose, their value; even when living life 'small', Lyme Fighters live it 'big'!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">10) <strong>They are there for each other</strong>. Lyme Fighters know better than anyone else what another Lyme Fighter is going through- they know what encouragement is needed, and speak/show it to another Lyme Fighter generously. They may not have much to offer materially, but they give what matters most- they give of themselves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>I'd love it if you'd leave a post with more reasons of why Lyme Fighters are Fantastic!</em></strong> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Blessings-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ephesians 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Eph-3-14" id="en-NASB-29266"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>For this reason I <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29266AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup>bow my knees before the Father,</span> <span class="text Eph-3-15" id="en-NASB-29267"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>from whom <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-29267l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%203&version=NASB#fen-NASB-29267l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]</sup>every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,</span> <span class="text Eph-3-16" id="en-NASB-29268"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>that He would grant you, according to <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29268AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup>the riches of His glory, to be <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29268AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup>strengthened with power through His Spirit in <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29268AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup>the inner man,</span> <span class="text Eph-3-17" id="en-NASB-29269"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>so that <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29269AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup>Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; <i>and</i> that you, being <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29269AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup>rooted and <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29269AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup>grounded in love,</span> <span class="text Eph-3-18" id="en-NASB-29270"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>may be able to comprehend with <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29270AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup>all the <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-29270m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%203&version=NASB#fen-NASB-29270m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]</sup>saints what is <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29270AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup>the breadth and length and height and depth,</span> <span class="text Eph-3-19" id="en-NASB-29271"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>and to know <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29271AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup>the love of Christ which <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29271AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup>surpasses knowledge, that you may be <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29271AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup>filled up to all the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29271AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup>fullness of God.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Eph-3-20" id="en-NASB-29272"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29272AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup>Now to Him who is <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29272AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup>able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29272BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup>according to the power that works within us,</span> <span class="text Eph-3-21" id="en-NASB-29273"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29273BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup>to Him <i>be</i> the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations <sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NASB-29273n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%203&version=NASB#fen-NASB-29273n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]</sup>forever and ever. Amen.</span></span></span>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-30952922823947060622013-11-09T14:42:00.000-08:002013-11-09T14:42:03.370-08:00Cynthia's Sweet & Salty Crunchy Munch<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In our area, today is Deer Hunting Opener! It is almost a holiday. There are many traditions to Deer Opener: travel, special traditional/necessary clothing (like blaze orange everything), vehicles, equipment, housing (hunting shacks), cook outs, and of course- special treats! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seeing my family with all their special treats was somehow extra tough this year- So, I baked up my own snack today, as I haven't made it for awhile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps you'd like to try it as well for over these 'munchy holidays'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I'm not a great recipe writer- and I bake, and cook, mainly operating under my grandmother's tutelage mantra, "Just add enough til your stomach shakes!" approach. So, I am going to show you the recipe in pictures... maybe instead of a recipe- you can think of it as a snack guideline! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Start with a jelly-roll pan, with low sides, like this (note, I do not have fancy kitchenware for this recipe):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(You may also notice, I didn't clean up my kitchen before you came.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now place the pan into the oven for about 3 minutes to liquefy the coconut oil (yes- I'm in a chilly climate, so the oil needs to heat up).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the three minutes are up, and the coconut oil is melted, take the pan out of the oven. Using a spatula, mix the cereal and oil until the cereal is evenly coated. (You may add more oil if you'd like- there may be a little oil on the bottom of the pan, but it shouldn't be pooling on the bottom.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You may even want to sprinkle the cereal with some salt- I used popcorn salt- you may want to use sea salt.... Salt it to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take it out and again use the spatula to mix the cereal/salt- Then put the pan back in the oven for another 5 minutes- OR- until the cereal is just browning to your liking~ (no, your Lyme eyes are not acting up- it is out of focus, but I couldn't get a pic right on the 5 minute mark that wasn't blurred!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(like no sugar for me - I'll use Stevia, and coconut mild instead of evap milk...)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will include the crust- although it is off limits for me- it sure sounds good. I made it without the crust last year- just oiled the pie plate- and it was good :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want an expanded, different recipe for pumpkin pie and all sorts of other goodies- checkout this site: </span><a href="http://www.affairsofliving.com/imported-20100106014405/2009/10/30/gluten-free-sugar-free-vegan-pumpkin-pie-recipe-with-crunchy.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.affairsofliving.com/imported-20100106014405/2009/10/30/gluten-free-sugar-free-vegan-pumpkin-pie-recipe-with-crunchy.html</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use their search engine for all sorts of good recipes to play with.... As Lyme Fighters know- 'one size/recipe does not fit all'~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a blessed November! Don't forget to thank a Veteran on the 11th! And remember- you too can have some special foods to look foward to at Thanksgiving-- start now to look at recipes and plan for your own new favorites! </span><br />
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Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-23343063899947633072013-10-30T06:56:00.003-07:002013-10-30T06:56:46.124-07:00New Every Morning<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's Bible reading, at least one portion, was in the book of Lamentations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lamentations. A word that many of us Lyme Fighters may not be familiar with, but certainly have personally done- lament. The <em>free dictionary online </em>gives these definitions: <span class="hw">la·ment</span>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <em><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">22 </span></sup>Because of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>’s great love<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-20377AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> we are not consumed,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-20377AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Lam-3-22">for his compassions never fail.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-20377AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Lam-3-23" id="en-NIV-20378"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>They are new every morning;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Lam-3-23">great is your faithfulness.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-20378AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Lam-3-24" id="en-NIV-20379"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>I say to myself, “The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is my portion;<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-20379AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Lam-3-24">therefore I will wait for him.”</span></span> </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About every day there is either an RN (Registered Nurse), OT (Occupational Therapy), or PT (Physical Therapy) person here to work with him. Many of the OT and PT aspects are applicable to Lyme recovery- and I am challenged to be more disciplined again with my own PT exercises.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd been going to PT, but life happens and I've not been able to get back to it. Meanwhile- I am doing his exercises along with him, and it is nice to have someone to do them with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, in my daily Bible reading schedule, 1 Timothy chapter 6 was read. Verses 17-19 jumped out to me~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-17" id="en-NASB-29806"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Instruct those who are rich in <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29806AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup>this present world <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29806AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup>not to be conceited or to <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29806AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup>fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29806AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup>who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-18" id="en-NASB-29807"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup><i>Instruct them</i> to do good, to be rich in <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29807AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup>good works, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29807AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup>to be generous and ready to share,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-19" id="en-NASB-29808"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29808AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup>storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-29808BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup>take hold of that which is life indeed.</span></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of us fighting Lyme are greatly depleted financially- adding to our angst. Whatever our financial state pre-Lyme Fight, we know well what Paul is saying- it is easy to fix our hope on riches, but they are uncertain, and it can frankly be frightening to see the money go out so quickly, and in such large amounts- and us left helpless to do anything about it.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paul urges us to put our hope in God- <em>who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.</em> Even on bad days- if we look around with God's perspective, with His help- we can find something to enjoy. The more we seek Him, and ask Him to show us- the more we see how indeed He has not only supplied us with things to enjoy- but He has <em>richly </em>done so. </span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am seeing more and more things to enjoy- perhaps not <em>all</em> things yet. But, my level of expectation has increased: What is He doing in this moment? Where is He in this? Who does He want me to get to know- to reach out to in this situation? </span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For instance- at first glance, it may appear that the people that come to our home to tend to my dad is all about his improving health (which is important)- but perhaps the LORD has other assignments in meeting these people- if not for now, maybe down the road; maybe there will be an opportunity to share His love with them, encourage them... Looking for whatever riches my King has hidden for me to find- and <em>enjoy </em>together with Him. </span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paul gives us some directions in the quest of these Heavenly Riches to enjoy: do good, be rich in good works, be generous and ready to share. These, he says- will then store up a good foundation for us in the future (immediate and eternal)- SO THAT- we may <em>take hold of that which is life</em>, INDEED!</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh but we crave life. We spend so many days in languish, bringing a glimmer of life into our day makes a gigantic difference! </span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, may you see opportunities to continue building upon the good foundation- and take hold of life. Enjoy- Ask the LORD to show you at least one thing today in which you can do good; ask Him to show you how you can be generous (He is very creative; even if you feel you don't have anything to offer- He will show you something you can offer!)...</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doing these things, with thanksgiving- you will have something to enjoy today, and to delight in with the King of Kings~</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-19">Blessings! </span>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-43072519687856766412013-10-23T06:27:00.000-07:002013-10-23T06:27:02.111-07:00Number Our Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In between my caregiving responsibilities for my dad, and managing my own protocol- and trying to do my family things (yes, not getting everything done), I have found the Daily Audio Bible a good way to surround my day with the Word~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday, in the reading-through-the-Bible in a year schedule, the reader read through two familiar Psalms, 90 & 91. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the many things I love about the Word is that even the familiar takes on a new tone, new color, new feel, new meaning... depending on life's season~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Out popped Psalm 90:12 "<span style="font-size: small;"><sup> </sup>So teach us to number our days t<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-90-12">hat we may get a heart of wisdom."</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-90-12"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh, but I have felt my days numbered more acutely than ever in this Lyme Fight. Each day is a precious gift; each day with any extra energy left beyond extistence is a jewel- and to be spent with careful consideration, making it count, making it of worth. This is only achieved by operating in God's economy- and for this, wisdom is indeed needed. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-90-12"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the <em>MacArthur Bible Commentary, </em>the 'heart of wisdom' notation states, "Wisdom repudiates autonomy and focuses on the Lord's sovereigny and revelation"</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-90-12"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is that my focus today? Wisdom says- focus on the Lord's sovereignty and revelation. Ah, but isnt' this an aspect of the Mystery about which we've talked earlier... With this God-lens, this wisdom- I look beyond myself, beyond circumstances, to see the moments revealed by God, with His illumination upon each scene- making each moment count according to His will~ </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-90-12"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh LORD, indeed, teach me to number my days- that I will get a heart of wisdom- to see in each moment Your Light, Your Presence, Your Sovereingty, Your revelation~ </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-90-12"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blessings-</span></span></span>Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-148142240661364942013-10-11T14:39:00.000-07:002013-10-11T14:39:04.468-07:00Article published<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was an honor to be invited to use my writing in the EFCA Update. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They chose my writing on compassion- Go to this link- scroll down to article. </span><br />
<a href="http://www.efca-update.org/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.efca-update.org/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course- there is other good information on this site too! (smile)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The audiences for this Update are pastors, church leaders, congregants (Evangelical Free Church of America). The hope is to bring them into a renewed/greater appreciation for the afflicted in their congregation, and to promote thoughtful responses to those in need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pray the LORD may use it so~ </span><br />
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Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047381260567230292.post-32375006826331706622013-10-10T17:51:00.000-07:002013-10-10T17:51:04.981-07:00Our God RainsNo, the title does not have a typo. I purposefully wrote rains, instead of reigns. Not, of course, to infer that Our God doesn't reign- He Does! <br />
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It's just that I was going through the devotional reading for today and these verses popped out at me:<br />
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<span class="text Jer-14-22">He is Our Creator God. He is Sovereign, in control of all things. My favorite part is Jeremiah's conclusion, "<em>Therefore we hope in You.."</em></span></div>
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<span class="text Jer-14-22">Circumstances change all the time. Especially with Lyme. A constant with Lyme, is the inconsistancy! </span></div>
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<span class="text Jer-14-22">I am regularly needing to remind myself that only in God should I place my trust, my hope... not in the next treatment, the next doc appt, my family, my friends, my getting something accomplished... </span></div>
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<span class="text Jer-14-22">I am to take care of what He has placed in front of me today to take care of. The rest is up to Him, in His time, His way. My stability point of peace is in my trust in Him- the deeper I trust (by knowing Him better and better), the more stable I become. </span></div>
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Been a lot going on. I've been trying to keep up with the needs of my family lately, and so have been absent here. Still things coming down the pike- so thank you for understanding. (I'm at that 'thankful to be so much better', but not ready to be up to the rigorous 'normal life'.) <br />
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I've lately been getting back into the Daily Bible- where you read through the Bible in a year. I found DAB online and got the app on my phone- with it, I can listen or read the daily selection at almost any time, as often as I wish. Nice feature! (<a href="http://dailyaudiobible.com/">http://dailyaudiobible.com/</a>)<br />
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This past week, there have been readings from Philippians. Always much in there to soak in! This week a couple things struck me. <br />
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One was the phrase 'Citizens of Heaven'. <br />
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<span class="text Phil-3-19" id="en-NLT-29401"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.</span> <span class="text Phil-3-20" id="en-NLT-29402"><sup class="versenum">20<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></sup><span style="color: #38761d;">But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.</span></span><span style="color: #38761d;"> <span class="text Phil-3-21" id="en-NLT-29403"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.</span></span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-3-21"><span style="color: black;">What a great challenge- to keep in mind my true citizenship, and the eagerness for His return, for redemption...there is more to all this. There is purpose to all this. Even when things here are tough- in affect, I don't have to dwell on my present circumstance, but rather- remember my true dwelling place is with Him! </span></span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-3-21">The commentator of DAB yesterday was sharing his thoughts from a later passage in Philippians. His thoughts were that the base of peace was joy. I read it differently (although both are equally worthy).. I think that deep sense of peace, the kind we have in Christ Jesus, is the spring from which joy pours. And how do we get there? Paul give us his instructions in Phil 4:</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-3-21"><span class="text Phil-4-4" id="en-NLT-29407"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!</span> <span class="text Phil-4-5" id="en-NLT-29408"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-6" id="en-NLT-29409"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.</span> <span class="text Phil-4-7" id="en-NLT-29410"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-8" id="en-NLT-29411"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.</span> <span class="text Phil-4-9" id="en-NLT-29412"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">These are familiar words. The commentator took verse 4 as the launch, that joy is the launch- I take it that Paul is setting up that about which he is going to explain.. In other words, he starts with joy, and then explains how to get joy (instead of starting with joy and getting the rest;make sense?)</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">How do we become full of joy in the LORD?</span><br />
<span class="text Phil-4-9">a) let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do</span><br />
<span class="text Phil-4-9">b)Remember, the Lord is coming soon</span><br />
<span class="text Phil-4-9">c)don't worry- instead pray- about everything- Tell God what you need, and THANK HIM</span><br />
<span class="text Phil-4-9">d) THANK HIM for all He has done</span><br />
<span class="text Phil-4-9">e) fix you thoughts on what is: TRUE HONORABLE RIGHT PURE LOVELY ADMIRABLE</span><br />
<span class="text Phil-4-9">f) think about things that are EXCELLENT and WORTHY of PRAISE</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">THEN, the GOD OF PEACE WILL BE WITH YOU!</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">Look again at verses 7 & 9- then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds our understanding- this peace will guard our hearts and minds as we live in Christ Jesus!.... As we keep <em>putting into practice</em> all we are learning from Paul, Peace comes!</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">Oh what joy! To me, joy comes out of these foundations. I just have a difficult time starting out with joy- Joy is an emotion that must have a base from which to flow...and these verses give us that base... Ultimately- Peace with with God through practicing those things which we are implored to do. Especially giving thanks, for <em>all He has done</em>.</span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">It is fall. It is harvest time. What have you sown? What are you reaping? In Christ, each new day brings a new planting season. In these verses, Paul gives us many a good seed to plant into good soil, and to water, to grow.... </span><br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-9">Bless you-</span></span></div>
Cynthia Dainsberg, RN, FCN http://www.blogger.com/profile/08530867579855992630noreply@blogger.com0